Fins Up Newsletter

Happy Friday! It has been a fun filled week! We have continued working on routines and getting into more new material this week. Students in certain classes also made their way to the Shark Tank this week as well. Starting a new year has its challenges with new things in place but our Sharks have done a fantastic job! Thank you for your help guiding at home. We know it takes a partnership with families and parents to ensure all of our sharks are successful. Have wonderful weekend!

Committed to Success,

Heather Touchberry

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FoodShare is an affordable, fresh produce box program in our area. FoodShare boxes come with 10-12 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables, including items from local farmers in the Upstate and recipe cards for inspiration! The produce boxes are $20 for customers paying with credit/debit and only $5 for customers paying with SNAP/EBT. Customers order their food box online, and can select sites in Dacusville, Easley, Liberty, or Clemson to pick up their box twice per month.

More information at this link https://feedandseedsc.com/foodshare/

Please use the QR Code to pay your child's Tech at Home fee!

K-5 | Expect More South Carolina (expectmoresc.com)

The activities on this site are great ways to engage your child in STEM at home. STEM careers are even tied to each activity!

STEM AT HOME

We have a new addition this year to our school! It's a spirit rock to be rented out by families to celebrate their student! The guidelines and sign up link is below. All proceeds will help fund our field trips this year! Please be sure to pay AND sign up on SignUp Genius.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBLqddeF8_VIOX9hdDiv9yMhXzOjgDY4qjpdcpUdO84/edit?usp=sharing

Join McKissick in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love!

Use this referral code HZ5F0LUF when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=HZ5F0LUF

http://sdpcnutrition.com/Portals/1/Docs/Menu/Right%20Menu/McKissick%20Academy.pdf

Above is the link to the August menus!

August 15 - 8:00/3:00 Parent BETA Club Meeting for particpating students in grades 4 and 5

August 27 - iReady Testing - Reading

August 28 - iReady Testing - Math

August 28 - Shark of the Month Celebration

August 29 - 5:30 Concessions and 6-7pm Open House; Volunteer Orientation; Grades 3-5 Field Trip Meeting

September 2-3 - No School for Students

September 4 - Interim Reports

September 5 - Beta Club Meeting for Selected Students

September 19 - Parents as Learners Workshop: Math Story Problems

September 20 - Fun Friday: Color Run

September 26 - 6pm Beta Club Induction

Email: heathertouchberry@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: https://mast.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 156 McKissick Road, Easley, SC, USA
Phone: 864.397.2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MASTFINSUP
Twitter: @mastfinsup